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GoHealth Urgent Care · Ballston, VA
$69.00–$77.00/ hour
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Nurse Practitioner jobs in Harrisonburg, VA
The median nurse practitioner pay in the Harrisonburg area is $53.13 per hour ($110,510 a year), with the typical range running from $48.90 to $61.45. That ranks 337th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 327th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Harrisonburg. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Harrisonburg.
- $53.13median pay per hour, Harrisonburg
- $49–$61typical range per hour
- 90nurse practitioners employed in the metro area
- 95cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Practitioner pay in Harrisonburg, VA
The metro median is 11% below the Virginia statewide median of $59.72 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 90 nurse practitioners employed in the Harrisonburg metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.66).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $43.94 | $91,400 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.90 | $101,710 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $53.13 | $110,510 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $61.45 | $127,820 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $66.72 | $138,780 | 7% above U.S. median |
How Harrisonburg ranks
- 337th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 327th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 8 Virginia metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Harrisonburg
- Overall prices in Harrisonburg run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% below the U.S. average (index 82.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $53.13 median hour buys what $55.99 buys at the national price level, 10% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,913
- Per year: $95,634
- Per month: $7,970
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Harrisonburg metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Harrisonburg
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel nurse practitioner assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Nurse Practitioner roles in Virginia
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Hospitals in Harrisonburg
CMS lists 1 hospital in Harrisonburg, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Rmh Medical Center Harrisonburg, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Harrisonburg city
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Harrisonburg city (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | 74 mi | $52.05/hr | 80,301 |
| Richmond, VA | 98 mi | $60.09/hr | 233,655 |
| Roanoke, VA | 100 mi | $58.67/hr | 97,912 |
| Alexandria, VA | 100 mi | $62.46/hr | 159,102 |
| Rockville, MD | 103 mi | $62.46/hr | 68,417 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 103 mi | $62.46/hr | 70,686 |
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Virginia · Nurse Practitioner jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Virginia
Virginia is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Virginia license by endorsement.
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Harrisonburg, VA?
Nurse Practitioners in the Harrisonburg metro area have a median pay of $53.13 per hour, about $110,510 a year. The middle half earn between $48.90 and $61.45 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Harrisonburg a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?
Harrisonburg ranks 327th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 337th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse practitioners work in Harrisonburg?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Harrisonburg, led by Sentara Rmh Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Harrisonburg as a nurse practitioner?
Virginia is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Virginia license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Harrisonburg in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Harrisonburg city. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Harrisonburg?
The federal per diem benchmark in Harrisonburg is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your NP pay reportHarrisonburg, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Acadia HealthcareGalax, VA · 2 postings$75.50/ hr$60–$89
- GoHealth Urgent CareBallston, VA · 3 postings$73.00/ hr$69–$77
- Carilion ClinicRoanoke, VA · 10 postings$67.50/ hr$52–$83
- Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia · 10 postings$65.94/ hr$55–$75
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$52Median$67.50High$83
28 NP postings with published pay in Virginia, 22 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 28 NP roles
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